I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Dow (Lake Jackson, TX) in Aug 2017
Interview
It’s a three person panel asking questions about your previous work history. Also questions about your schooling and your take on safety. You want to bring up safety as much as possible. Telling them how much safety is important to you. Dow mostly hire people fresh from school and when they ask why should they hire you tell them no experience can also be a plus by having no preconceived ways about the job and having the ability to let Dow Train you the right way. The safe way, Dow thinks an operator should be trained.
I applied online. I interviewed at Dow (New Orleans, LA) in Mar 2026
Interview
focus heavily on safety mindset, behavioral scenarios (STAR method), and technical competency, often involving HR screens, technical panels, and, for operators, shift flexibility discussions. Candidates should expect questions on handling crises, teamwork, and proactive problem-solving.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a time when you were not pleased with your performance. Describe what you did and why?
Not looking to hire straight males. They are all about the gays. Felt overlooked. It’s a shame that these companies are shoving the gay agenda down your throats. My interviewer was a young chick and I talked to several people who work out there and said all they hire is gay females lately.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Question about heat exchangers, relief valves, and job experience.
The first round of questions were typical interview questions. But the second round of interviewers asked questions that were somewhat discriminatory in nature where they tried to figure out your age.